August 21, 2018

Rubio Introduces Paid Family Leave

Earlier this month, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the “Economic Security for New Parents Act.” If passed, the bill would provide parents with paid parental leave by allowing them to defer social security retirement benefits. (Senate.gov)

The right supports the plan as a way to provide paid leave without adding to government spending.

“The New Parents Act is a smart proposal. It’s not a tax increase. It’s not a new entitlement... The only way to fix Social Security without significant, unpopular structural changes is to address economic growth and population growth... By easing new parents’ financial anxiety and giving them an economically viable way to grow their families, the New Parents Act will help support tomorrow’s retirees.”

The Federalist

“Proposals to force businesses to offer a paid family leave benefit would impose costs that would show up elsewhere